Happiness
Cheering Up
My sister came to visit for a couple of days. She unexpectedly lost her job two weeks ago and has been really struggling. Naturally, it was a hit to her self-esteem and she is wondering what she could/should do next. When you are in your 50’s, it is a totally different ball game. My parents […]
Perfect Day
We started our day with my dad at a doctor’s appointment that was very positive. The doctor said he was very pleased with how my dad is doing and encouraged him to stay on track. My dad and brothers have been trying to coordinate some computer issues, and after speaking with them both this morning, […]
Mailing the Box
Today we got another package ready for Christmas mailing, but it was later in the day when I got to the post office. The main counters were already closed, but there are 3 do-it-yourself kiosks in the lobby. I have used them before and they are pretty handy. I got the postage on the box […]
Dance-Off
At my mom’s Parkinson’s exercise class, there are several college students who help and learn at the same time. They serve as “spotters”. They stay close to each participant in case they become off balance or start to fall. The young adults also come up with different activities or “stations” for the participants to work […]
Family Surprise
I am not easily surprised. I am usually pretty keyed into what is happening around me and with the people who are close to me. But, I have to hand it to my family today. A few months ago, we bought some tickets to a football game out here hoping that my older son would […]
Calling Coincidence
My mom has been thinking a lot about my nephew the past couple of days. Today my dad wore his “Navy Grandpa” t-shirt. It has been too long since we have talked with him and even longer since we have seen him in person. Tonight he called. He told us all about his job, his […]
Surprise Gift
I take lots of pictures with my phone, but there are limitations. I also own an old Minolta film camera that is too heavy to lug around places. I have been wanting to get a new digital camera. But I was very surprised when my dad pulled out a new camera this morning as an […]
Uneventful Halloween
It was a creepy looking Halloween morning, but the sun came out a few hours later. There aren’t usually any kids who come trick or treating in my parents complex, so we counted on a calm evening. My dad and I finished putting together the exercise bike and we all tried it out. It works […]
Birthdays
Today was one of my sons’ birthday, so I wished him a Happy Birthday from afar early this morning. My other son’s birthday is in a couple of days and he lives in the same town, so we celebrated his birthday today. His girlfriend was visiting from the east coast, which made it even more […]
A Welcomed Invitation
Today I took my mom to her exercise class and sat in the waiting area as always. There are usually a couple other caregivers there, but today I was alone as I watched the class. After about 20 minutes, a woman who I have met a couple of times walked in. She invited me to […]
Still Finding God 